Are you “Red Book Ready”?

Maybe you’ve just joined the township team. Or maybe you’ve completed MTA’s New Officials Training but want more. Or perhaps you’ve been in leadership for years but still find yourself reaching for MTA’s “little red book” (a.k.a., Authorities & Responsibilities of Michigan Townships) as your go-to guide. Whatever your situation, MTA’s newest credentialing program is here for you!

Program FAQs:

• How does it work? Red Book Ready (RBR) is designed to take you “beyond the book” through online and/or in-person classes corresponding to each chapter in MTA’s “little red book” (at right). We pair practical guidance with real-world scenarios you can apply to your township. It’s a great way to break down complex topics into accessible concepts and build on lessons you’ve learned in your leadership journey.
• Who can join? Every elected official, appointed board and committee member, support staff and even volunteers—anyone who plays a role in helping to lead their township—will find these classes to be a valuable use of their time! So why not earn credit along the way?
• When can I get started? You can join anytime, and enrollment is FREE! Click here to download an enrollment form or sign up online here.
• What does it take to graduate? Check out the credit checklist below, or download your own copy here. It’s a handy way to track your progress chapter by chapter. You don’t have to tackle the chapters chronologically, and there’s no time limit for completing the program. Best of all? Any RBR courses you’ve already taken can be applied retroactively! So who knows? You might be more than halfway there already!
• How do I earn credit? Options abound! Check out our list of current and upcoming courses here, and/or visit our Online Learning Center to see what’s available. In fact, the entire program is designed to be completed online, minus the final 2 electives!
• Need to submit a credit request for RBR courses completed through the Online Learning Center or at MTA’s Annual Conference? You can do it all digitally via https://linktr.ee/MTA_RedBookReady.

Could this be the year YOU become a Red Book Ready graduate? Embark on your learning journey today!